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Definition of Tetradactyla
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Manis tetradactyla Phatagin Phat"a*gin, n. [Cf. Gr. ?; perhaps from native name.]
(Zo["o]l.)
The long-tailed pangolin (Manis tetradactyla); -- called
also ipi.
Suricata tetradactyla Zenick e"nick, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A South African burrowing mammal (Suricata tetradactyla),
allied to the civets. It is grayish brown, with yellowish
transverse stripes on the back. Called also suricat.
Tamandua tetradactyla Tamandu Ta*man"du, n. [Sp., from the native name: cf. F.
tamandua.] (Zo["o]l.)
A small ant-eater (Tamandua tetradactyla) native of the
tropical parts of South America.
Note: It has five toes on the fore feet, an elongated snout,
small ears, and short woolly hair. Its tail is stout
and hairy at the base, tapering, and covered with
minute scales, and is somewhat prehensile at the end.
Called also tamandua, little ant-bear,
fourmilier, and cagouare. The collared, or striped,
tamandu (Tamandua bivittata) is considered a distinct
species by some writers, but by others is regarded as
only a variety.
